Fond du Lac businesses form coalition to improve employee health

4:31 PM,
Apr. 30, 2012

Greg Schmitz of Fond du Lac pumps iron Monday at the Fond du Lac YMCA, 90 W. Second St. The YMCA is part of a coalition of Fond du Lac area businesses working with Fond du Lac Area Businesses on Health (FABOH) to achieve a Well City designation. The program seeks to enhance employee wellness while reducing healthcare costs. (Aileen Andrews/The Reporter)

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Fond du Lac businesses and educational institutions have a plan to deal with the rising cost of health insurance.

Participants kicked off the Well City Fond du Lac initiative late last week. Fond du Lac Area Businesses on Health (FABOH) is overseeing the project that aims to start or enhance wellness programs at county workplaces. Numerous businesses, business groups, educators and officials have shown interest in the project.

To receive a Well City designation, at least 20 employers - or about 6,000 employees - need to meet wellness program requirements set by the Well Council of America ...